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Book Review: Of Poseidon by Anna Banks

February 27, 2013

When the reviews for Of Poseidon started circulating, about six months ago, I promptly put this book off of my to-read list and didn’t give it a second thought. I don’t have the time or patience to suffer through reportedly sexist and idiotic ...

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Book Review: Equal of the Sun by Anita Amirrezvani

February 7, 2013

I very much enjoyed Equal of the Sun Not only does this novel tell the story of a little-known historical figure, but Anita Amirrezvani does it in a way that shows the power of women in a time when men were heavily dominant (Princess Pari was a ...

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Book Review: Riptide by Lindsey Scheibe

January 22, 2013

I walked into Riptide ready for a breezy summer read with surfing, cute teen romance, and maybe some more serious issues thrown in on top. Rather, what I got was a weakly-written dramafest where the surfing element was boring, one narrator was ...

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Book Review: Shadow on the Crown by Patricia Bracewell

January 13, 2013

Altogether, I think I probably would have enjoyed this book more if I didn’t have a pre-existing version of Emma of Normandy stuck in my head. Patricia Bracewell did an excellent job with her topic, and I really have no complaints anywhere ...

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Book Review: Where the Light Falls by Katherine Keenum

November 29, 2012

I was both disappointed and impressed with Where the Light Falls, a debut historical novel by Katherine Keenum. It’s a well-written, vivid story, about interesting characters who face compelling conflicts. That the Belle Époque isn’t a period ...

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Book Review: Becoming Marie Antoinette by Juliet Grey

October 12, 2012

Juliet Grey’s debut novel, Becoming Marie Antoinette, is well-written and detailed, providing readers with a glimpse into the dauphine’s formative years and early days at Versailles. While the content of this novel is not particularly ...

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